Stanford Howard

Stanford Howard, 64, of Millboro, Virginia, passed away on March 5, 2026, at his residence. Born on May 6, 1961, in Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of the late Pearl Howard and Evelyn Deel Howard.

Stanford worked as a log truck driver for Jim Gum Logging until his retirement. A member of Rehoboth Community Church, he found great joy in fishing and hunting. Above all, he cherished quiet moments with his family and friends, especially sitting on the front porch with his brother Mack, watching the world go by.

He is survived by his children, David Howard of Millboro, Virginia, and Madison Bennett of Hot Springs, Virginia; two grandchildren, Lakyn Howard Martin and Nevaeh Howard Martin of Covington, Virginia; five brothers, Mack Howard and wife Sue of Goshen, Virginia, Lonnie Howard of Sarasota, Florida, Lance Howard of Deerfield, Virginia, Aaron Howard of Deerfield, and Joseph Clark of Millboro, Virginia; a sister, Essie Heffler of Millboro; a special friend, Hope Bennett of Hot Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Howard; a stepson, Curtis Keyser; two brothers, Joe Donald Deel and Zig Howard; and three sisters, Sherry Lynn Howard, Shirley Fuller, and Canzie Howard.